internship
n. countablen. a period of time where a student or new graduate works at a company to get experience. It is often a short-term job that helps you learn about a specific career.
n. a period of supervised work experience offered by an organisation for a limited time. Often undertaken by students or recent graduates to gain practical exposure to a professional field.
She is doing a summer internship at a law firm.
After completing his internship at the hospital, he felt much more confident about starting his medical career.
While many entry-level roles require prior experience, a well-structured internship provides the foundational skills and professional networking opportunities necessary to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
From intern + -ship.
Commonly used with the verbs 'do', 'complete', or 'undertake'.